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" Thoroughly enjoyed this quick read. 80's nostalgia pushed me towards picking it up and I was delightfully Impressed with the quality of the writing. I actually gasped when I realized the book was over! I could have continued on reading about the intermingling lives of all of the characters. In fact, my only real criticism here is that I was left wanting to know more. "

" by Molly Ringwald is a collection of stories about people whose lives are connected to two main characters. Set in contemporary times, the setting and characters seem very authentic, the latter developed enough to seem real. The issues include infidelity, parenting, trying to get pregnant, sexual orientation, grief, and aging. I was totally engrossed and will definitely read more by Ringwald. "

" Interesting read, but I adore Molly. I have an autographed copy! :) "

" While I actually like the format of this book- I kept reading it hoping that the interconnected storylines would evolve just a little bit more. Still the stories read more like chapters in a dysfunctional and disjointed novel than separate stories. I also have some issues with the likability of some of the characters especially Greta. "

" I thought that this was Molly Ringwald's autobiography, and was surprised to find that it was not once I started reading it, but it sucked me in from the start. I liked how she developed the characters and overlapped their lives, but the ending was a complete disappointment. It was like she got tired of writing the book, so she decided to stop. Abruptly. It wasn't a suspenseful ending. It was a thoughtless one that, to a certain extent, ruined the book for me. "

" Yes, I read this because of the author but also I really like books of inter-linked short stories. And it did not disappoint. "

" I was prepared for this book to not be as good as I had hoped for...I was not a huge fan of Molly's first book (nonfiction)Getting the Pretty Back: Friendship, Family, and Finding the Perfect Lipstick, which was a bit boring and frivolous. And I wasn't sure if I would like the interconnected short stories device. But I really liked it: I thought the characters were well-developed, the emotions keenly honed, and the device worked pretty well -- it actually felt more like chapters of a book with the different perspectives represented by different narrators (which is a pretty common device). Now that John Hughes is dead and Molly is playing mother characters instead of awkward teenagers, I hope she keeps writing more fiction. "

" Molly Ringwald really can write. Each short story is connected by characters in the story and it is fun to unpack all the relationships. It is a story of the break-up of a marriage, which is sad, but it does seem to get you fully engaged with the characters. "

" A very fast but entertaining read! The writing is engaging and I loved how these short stories connect in unexpected ways and surprise you. I found myself not really liking any of the characters but being intrigued by them anyway. "

" I liked this book because it was a different concept "

" I really enjoyed this book. It was so much better than i thought it would be.. "

" Interesting interconnected stories. One of the best descriptions of love I have read. Unfortunately, has obligatory gay sections. "

" This book is not a great work of literature, but it is quite decently written and a quick read. It's entertaining in a melancholy sort of way. "

" I really enjoyed this book of short stories. I loved how they just would flow into the next story and be so separate that you lost your train of thought. Very emotional and very well written. "

" This was a pleasant surprise. I went in with rather low expectations, but apparently shouldn't have doubted Molly Ringwald. It did take me a bit to be able to read it without hearing her voice narrating in my head. "

" 3 1/2 stars. A very clever book of short stories that are wonderfully connected. "

" A smart set of characters quietly threaded together and woven into a fabric that is familiar to us all. Highly recommended! "

" Who knew the actress from Sixteen Candles could write? This was a really fun read as all the short stories intertwined. Loved it. "

" First Sentence: "As far as Greta knew, there was nothing in the sky that night." "

" Ringwald has a terrific narrative voice. Her characters are rich & her perspectives impressive. "

" I agree with my friend Dana's review...fun but missing a little something.. "

" This book was surprisingly good. I'm not a particular fan of short stories and was definitely skeptical of Molly Ringwald. However, the stories are related to each other and it turns out she is a pretty decent writer. "

" Ringwald employs a unique approach by making this a novel of inter-related short stories about love, infidelity, relationships that define who we are and what we become. Her characters are all so real and the varying perspectives give everyone a chance to find a bit of the what makes us all human. "

" A big surprise that this was a great story and well-written too. I enjoyed how each chapter was intertwined somehow to the main story. "

" I found this didn't hold my interest as I'd hoped. The writing is somewhat basic, and at times id disconnected. It is worth a try though. "

" Gosh darn it, "Claire" can actually write. In these interconnected stories, Ringwald details the lives of people in moments of conflict in their lives. Her portrayal of a woman scorned seems painfully accurate. "

" A series of interconnected short stories beginning and ending with the effects of infidelity. It took me a while to get hooked, and I thought the writing was uneven, but I enjoyed the latter half of the book quite a bit. "